Classifying Stars

1 mark · Easy

Which statement describes the position of the Solar System within the Milky Way galaxy?

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Correct option: About two-thirds out from the centre on a spiral arm

Common mistakes: At the centre; Far outside

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B1 · 1 mark · Correctly identifies option C as the Solar System's position.

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The Solar System is located about two-thirds of the way out from the centre on a spiral arm of the Milky Way.